2023-March Flashcards
genius
off the shelf
used to describe a product that is available immediately and does not need to be specially made to suit a particular purpose: You can purchase off-the-shelf software or have it customized to suit your needs.
segregation
the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.
“a model that perpetuates the segregation of older people”
Egress vs Ingress
Egress in the world of networking implies traffic that exits an entity or a network boundary, while Ingress is traffic that enters the boundary of a network.
Endorsement
an act of giving one’s public approval or support to someone or something.
“the issue of full independence received overwhelming endorsement”
call out
If you call someone out, you order or request that they come to help, especially in an emergency.
chime in
to interrupt or speak in a conversation, usually to agree with what has been said: “It’s very difficult,” I said. “Impossible,” she chimed in.
He kept chiming in with his opinions. : to be in agreement or harmony with (something)
cookie cutter
augment
sceptic
A sceptic is a person who has doubts about things that other people believe.
expedite
make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
“he promised to expedite economic reforms”
ballpark
(of prices or costs) approximate; rough.
“the ballpark figure is $400–500”
spoke
each of the bars or wire rods connecting the center of a wheel to its outer edge.
allude
mention without discussing at length.
“we will allude briefly to the main points”
Adhere
stick fast to (a surface or substance).
paint won’t adhere well to a greasy surface
Synonyms
believe in and follow the practices of.
the people adhere to the Muslim religion
